Exercise and Pregnancy

Follow the links below to find information on exercising and keeping fit during pregnancy.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Pelvic floor exercises
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During pregnancy there is increased pressure on the pelvic floor, and childbirth can stretch and damage the pelvic floor muscles so that you may have some slight leaking of urine, especially when you laugh, cough or run.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Looking after yourself during pregnancy
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Being pregnant affects how you feel physically and mentally.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Pregnancy and exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Regular physical activity provides many health and social benefits and may also help manage some symptoms of pregnancy. Unless you have complications, it should be possible to enjoy some level of physical activity throughout most of your pregnancy. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Caring for yourself in pregnancy - physiotherapy advice
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many women experiencing physical discomfort at differing stages of their pregnancy.The following information will help you prevent and/or manage this discomfort, and provides a method of relaxation you can practice at home.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Exercise in pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Being pregnant for 40 or so weeks is a physical challenge! The fitter you are to begin with, the better - but it is never too late to start.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Breastfeeding - more about breastfeeding
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic addresses several questions about breastfeeding that are not covered in the other topics.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Pregnancy and sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most pregnant women should be able to play some sports at some level throughout most of their pregnancy. Your doctor may advise you to avoid playing sports if you have a pregnancy-related medical condition like pre-eclampsia, or if you are carrying a high-risk pregnancy such as multiple fetuses. It is important to avoid getting overheated during pregnancy.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Pregnancy - exercise
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Women often ask if they should continue their usual exercise in pregnancy. In general, yes! Exercise in pregnancy is good as it promotes muscle tone, strength and endurance.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Yoga during pregnancy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Yoga is quickly becoming a popular activity amongst expectant mothers. The gentle movements and breathing exercises help to develop ways to cope with and reduce stress.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Pilates in pregnancy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Pilates is an ideal exercise during pregnancy as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Pregnancy and keeping fit - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some pregant women will need to take special care and should discuss with their doctor how they plan to exercise.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Aerobic exercise for women during pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy appears to improve physical fitness, but the evidence is insufficient to infer important risks or benefits for the mother or baby. Aerobic exercise is physical activity that stimulates a person's breathing and b...
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Pregnancy after 35 years of age - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   While many women over 35 years have normal pregnancies, those over 35 do have special considerations for pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Pregnancy planning - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Getting into shape before getting pregnant helps to give your child the best possible start.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Pelvic floor muscle training for prevention and treatment of urinary and faecal incontinence in antenatal and postnatal women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   About a third of women have urine leakage, and up to a tenth of women leak stool (faeces), after childbirth. Pelvic floor muscle training is commonly recommended during pregnancy and after birth for prevention and treatment of incontinence. This is a pr...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Exercise for diabetic pregnant women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Insufficient information available to recommend or advise against diabetic pregnant women enrolling on exercise programs. Exercise was proposed to improve glycaemic control in pregnant women with diabetes. Four small trials involving 114 pregnant women ...
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Pregnancy health - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some tips for optimum health in pregnancy.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Exercise before and after birth
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   It is important for you to exercise both during your pregnancy and after you have had your baby.
Date:   Jun 2000

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